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Where  to  Learn  About  Korea 


Best  Books  and  Magazines 


Board  of  Foreign  Missions  of  the 
Methodist  Episcopal  Church 
Korea  Quarter-Centennial  Commission 
150  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York 


A LIST  of  books  and  pamphlets  re- 
lating to  Korea  that  may  prove 
suggestive  to  the  reader. 

It  is  the  Quarter-Centennial  Anniver- 
sary of  the  founding  of  Methodist  Epis- 
copal Missions  in  Korea.  For  twenty- 
five  years  ago  Methodist  missionary  work 
in  the  then  Hermit  Nation  was  made 
possible  through  the  generosity  of  Dr. 
J.  F.  Goucher.  The  wonderful  results 
of  the  sowing  of  the  gospel  in  that  land 
make  the  present  anniversary  of  un- 
usual interest  to  followers  of  Jesus 
Christ. 

Bishop  Harris  and  the  Korea  Quarter- 
Centennial  Commission  are  asking  Meth- 
odism to  give  $300,000  to  Korea  this 
year,  in  order  that  the  great  opportuni- 
ties for  Christ  in  Korea  may  be  taken 
advantage  of.  The  publications  of  the 
Commission  have  been  prepared  to  give 
such  knowledge  as  will  aid  intelligent 
giving.  Use  these  pamphlets.  The 
books  here  given  are  among  the  best 
available  on  Korea. 


Address  all  communications 
Korea  Quarter-Centennial  Commission 
150  Fifth  Avenue  New  York  city 


BOOKS  ABOUT  KOREA 


Korea  in  Transition,  By  James  S.  Gale, 

Methodist  Book  Concern,  New  York  and 

Cincinnati.  Cloth,  50  cents.  Paper,  35 

cents.  Postage,  8 cents. 

The  mission  study  text -book  on  Korea,  written  in  a 
breezy,  interesting,  unconventional  style:  full  of 
facts  that  answer  the  very  questions  one  would  ask, 
and  alive  with  that  human  quality  that  helps  the 
reader  to  enter  into  the  experiences  of  the  people 
about  whom  the  book  tells.  The  book  gives  one  an 
excellent  start  toward  a valuable  knowledge  of  Korea. 

The  Call  of  Korea, 

By  Horace  G.  Underwood.  Revell, 

New  York.  Illustrated,  i2mo.  Cloth, 

75  cents,  net;  paper,  35  cents. 

The  author  has  been  a missionary  in  Korea  for 
twenty-three  years  and  brings  a wealth  of  interesting 
material. 

•‘‘As  attractive  as  a novel — packed  with  information. 
Dr.  Underwood  knows  Korea,  its  territory,  its  people, 
and  its  needs,  and  his  book  has  special  value  which 
attaches  to  expert  judgment.  Particularly  well 
suited  to  serve  as  a guide  to  young  people  in  the  study 
of  missions.” — Examin*r. 

Korean  Sketches, 

By  James  S.  Gale.  Revell,  New  /ork. 

Illustrated,  i2mo.  Cloth,  $1.00. 

‘‘Dr.  Gale  writes  of  the  country  from  an  unusually 
close  inspection.  He  has  crossed  it  twelve  times,  and 
has  penetrated  those  Northern  districts  which  are 
associated  with  its  earliest  history.  He  has  lived 
among  the  people,  eaten  their  food,  slept  on  the  hot 
floors  of  their  inns,  made  friends  with  all  classes, 
from  princes  to  coolies.” — Sunday  School  Times. 

The  Vanguard:  A Tale  of  Korea, 

By  James  S.  Gale.  Revell,  New  York. 

Illustrated,  i2mo.  Cloth  $1.50. 

Few  things  have  contributed  so  much  to  the  under- 
standing of  the  intensely  human  quality  of  missionary 
work  as  good  missionary  fiction.  This  is  one  of  the 
best.  It  is  the  story  of  a young  American  who  elects 
to  be  a missionary  to  the  Koreans.  As  The  Outlook 
says,  ‘‘It  is  eminently  enjoyable,  hearty  unconven- 
tional, full  of  odd,  unexpected  bits  of  adventure, 
romance  and  character.” 


Ewat  A Tale  of  Korea. 

By  W.  Arthur  Noble.  Methodist  Book 
Concern,  New  York  and  Cincinnati.  Illus- 
trated, 8vo.  Cloth,  $1.25. 

One  of  the  most  thrilling  missionary  novels  ever 
written.  A tale  written  to  represent  Korean  affairs 
from  the  standpoint  of  the  Korean.  In  this  manner 
the  author  has  illustrated  the  customs  and  habits  of 
thought  of  the  Koreans.  The  characters  and  incidents 
are  historical. 

Daybreak  in  Korea* 

By  Annie  L.  A.  Baird.  Revell,  New 
York.  Illustrated,  1 6mo.  Cloth,  60  cents, 
net. 

The  story  of  Pobai.  a little  Korean  girl,  who  is 
married  at  the  age  of  twelve  to  a man  of  her  parents’ 
choice.  Her  husband  treats  her  cruelly  and  she  seeks 
refuge  in  a mission.  Later  her  husband  attends 
Christian  services  and  is  converted.  It  reads  like  a 
novel  and  sets  forth  the  power  of  the  gospel. 

The  Passing  of  Korea. 

By  Homer  B.  Hulbert,  A.M.,  F.R.G.S. 
Doubleday,  Page  & Co.,  New  York. 
Forty-eight  full-pages  of  remarkable 
photographs.  Size,  6xy^.  Cloth,  post- 
paid, $4.20;  net,  $3.80. 

This  important  work  covers  the  whole  history  of 
Korea  from  the  earliest  times,  with  an  exhaustive 
account  of  the  manners,  customs,  and  “personality,” 
of  the  country.  Mr.  Hulbert  treats  Korea  not  from 
the  standpoint  of  the  mere  tourist,  but  in  the  light  of 
the  first-hand  knowledge  gained  through  twenty 
years  of  residence  in  that  country  and  an  intimate 
acquaintance  with  Koreans  of  all  classes. 

“A  singularly  instructive  book  which  no  students 
of  the  world’s  far  Eastern  problem  can  afford  to  over- 
look.”— Chicago  Evening  Post. 


In  Korea  with  Marquis  Ito. 

By  George  Trumbull  Ladd.  Scribner’s, 
New  York.  Illustrated,  i2mo.  $2.50  net. 
The  most  accurate,  up-to-date,  and 
thorough  account  of  the  relations  between 
the  Japanese  and  the  Koreans. 

“ Here  is  a book  on  Korea  which  is  authentic.  . . . 
At  the  command  of  Professor  Ladd  were  placed  facili- 
ties for  examination  and  data  such  as  no  other — 


absolutely  no  other — foreign  travelers,  newspaper 
men.  or  scholars  have  enjoyed  in  the  study  of  Korea 
under  Nippon  administration.” — The  Pacific  Era  (Jap- 
anese). 

Corea.i  The  Hermit  Nation. 

By  William  Elliot  Griffis.  Scribner’s, 
New  York.  With  numerous  maps  and 
illustrations.  Seventh  edition.  8vo.  $2.50. 
A vivid  first-hand  account  of  the  general 
facts  of  the  country,  it  history,  art,  cus- 
toms, scenery,  and  the  like. 

" There  is  not  a page  in  Dr.  Griffis’s  book  devoid  of 
interest  The  text  covers  almost  every  possible  sub- 
j'ect  concerning  which  one  might  desire  information. 
We  commend  the  a oik  most  heartily.” 

— Boston  Trantcrift. 


Nearer  and  Farther  East. 

By  Samuel  M..  Zwemer  and  Arthur  J. 
Brown.  The  Macmillan  Company,  New 
York.  Outline  studies  of  Moslem  lands 
and  of  Siam,  Burma,  and  Korea.  Cloth, 
50  cents. 

While  of  intense  interest  throughout,  this  book  has 
particular  value  to  students  of  Korea,  in  the  inter- 
esting chapter  on  the  country,  people,  customs,  and 
religion  of  the  Koreans,  and  the  Christian  missionary- 
activities  there. 

Korea  for  Christ. 

By  George  B.  Davis.  Revc’l,  New  York. 
Paper,  25  cents. 

The  story  of  the  Chapman- Alexander  visit  to  Korea, 
and  interviews  with  several  present-day  missionary 
workers  in  Korea.  It  also  contains  the  life  story  of 
some  native  Christian  Koreans. 

With  Tommy  Tompkins  in  Korea. 

By  Mrs.  H.  G.  Underwood,  Revell, 

New  York.  Illustrated,  lamo.  Cloth, 

$1.25  net. 

Whether  the  Korean  atmosphere  inspires  fiction  or 
whether  Korean  missionaries  have  more  vivid  appre- 
ciation of  that  element  in  missionary  literature,  it  is 
true  that  two  of  the  best  missionary  stories  come  from 
that  land.  Mrs.  Underwood’s  baby  grows  up  and 
sees  things  Korean  with  eyes  American,  the  result 
being  as  informing  as  it  is  interesting.  This  is  the 
Junior  Mission  Study  Book  on  Korea. 


Fifteen  Years  Among  the  Top-Knots. 

By  Mrs.  Lillias,  H.  Underwood.  New 
Edition,  Revised  and  Enlarged.  American 
Tract  Society,  New  York.  Illustrated, 
8vo.  374  pages.  Cloth,  $1.25. 

Mrs.  Underwood’s  fascinating  book  on  Korea  has 
been  widely  read  and  used  for  study  of  religious  and 
political  conditions  in  that  country.  In  the  new 
chapters  is  given  an  historical  review  of  the  political 
movements,  the  influence  of  Japan,  and  the  coming  of 
Western  civilization  as  evidenced  in  the  development 
of  railroads  and  the  enlargement  of  educational 
facilities.  The  wonderful  progress  of  mission  work, 
the  development  of  Christian  heroes  among  the  natives 
and  the  thrilling  description  of  the  great  spiritual 
awakening  which  has  swept  over  the  land  in  pente- 
. costal  power,  make  the  book  timely. 


Korea,  the  Land,  People,  and  Customs. 

By  George  Heber  Jones.  Methodist 

Book  Concern,  New  York  and  Cincinnati. 

Cloth,  35  cents. 

A little  book  by  a Methodist  Episcopal  Missionary 
of  long  service  in  Korea,  who  has  had  intimate 
knowledge  of  all  the  »vonderful  changes  that  have 
taken  place  in  recent  years.  For  one  desiring  a 
knowledge  of  what  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church 
is  doing  in  Korea,  this  is  the  book. 


All  of  the  books  mentioned  in  this  bibli- 
ography may  be  secured  from  the  Methodist 
Book  Concern  or  its  Depositories. 


PUBLICATIONS  OF  THE 
KOREA  QUARTER-CENTENNIAL 
COMMISSION 

The  following  pamphlets  can  be  obtained  from  the  Com- 
mission at  ISO  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York  city 

The  Korea  Mission. 

By  George  Heber  Jones.  Illustrated. 
6o  pages.  The  story  of.Methodist  Episcopal 
missions  in  Korea  written  up  to  date, 
lo  cents. 

The  Korean  Revival. 

By  George  Heber  Jones  and  W. 
Arthur  Noble.  Illustrated.  45  pages. 
An  account  of  the  revival  in  the  Korean 
churches  in  1907.  10  cents. 

Christian  Medical  Work  in  Korea. 

By  George  Heber  Jones.  Illustrated. 
16  pages.  A statement  of  the  develop- 
ment of  the  medical  work,  and  its  present 
needs.  5 cents. 

Education  in  Korea.  By  George  Heber 
Jones.  Illustrated.  16  pages.  A state- 
ment of  the  development  of  the  educational 
work,  and  its  present  needs.  5 cents. 

How  Kwibom,  Yotingpokie,  and  the  Tiger 
Helped  to  Evangelize  the  Village.  By 
John  Z.  Moore.  Illustrated.  18  pages. 
Story  of  the  power  of  the  gospel  in  Korea. 
5 cents. 

MISSIONARY  PERIODICALS 

World  - Wide  Missions.  Official  monthly 
publication  of  the  Board  of  Foreign  Missions 
of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  150 
Fifth  Avenue,  New  York  city.  Price  25 
cents  a year. 

Woman’s  Missionary  Friend.  Official  pub- 
lication of  the  Woman’s  Foreign  Missionary 
Society  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church, 
36  Bromfield  Street,  Boston,  Mass.  Price 
50  cents  a year. 


A REMARKABLY  LOW  OFFER 


A special  set  of  books  on  Korea  in  uniform 
binding  at  less  than  half  the  list  price. 

Mission  Study  Reference  Library  No.  13 — 
Korea. 

We  are  able  to  offer  a selected  hst  of  the 
books  referred  to  in  this  leaflet  at  less  than 
half  price.  This  is  one  of  the  libraries  pre- 
pared to  accompany  the  regular  mission  study 
text-books  issued  by  our  Young  People’s 
Department,  Tliis  Reference  Library  con- 
tains the  following  volumes: 

The  Passing  of  Korea  Humbert  $3.80 

Ewa:  A Tale  of  Korea  Noble  1.25 

The  Call  of  Korea.  Underwood  .75 

Daybreak  in  Korea  Baird  .60 

Korean  Sketches  Gale  i.oo 

Fifteen  Years  Among  the  Top-Knots 

Mrs.  Underwood  1.50 
The  Vanguard  Gale  1.50 

$10.40 

These  books  are  uniformly  bound  and  sold 
in  sets  only.  As  noted  above,  the  regular  list 
price  is  $10.40.  In  this  binding  they  can  be 
secured  for  S5,  express  extra.  Address  all 
orders  for  this  Library  to  the  Young  People's 
Missionary  Department,  150  Fifth  Avenue, 
New  York  city. 

The  mission  study  text-book  on  Korea  is 
entitled  “Korea  in  'Transition,”  by  Gale.  It 
is  one  of  twenty  books  prepared  especially  for 
mission  study  classes,  and  for  general  reading 
purposes  in  Young  People’s  Societies  and 
Sunday  schools.  'The  author  of  “Korea  in 
Transition”  has  an  especially  readable  style, 
and  the  volume  is  facinating.  Because  of  the 
large  editions,  these  text  books  can  be  sold 
at  the  remarkably  low  figure  of  50  cents  in 
cloth,  35  cents  in  paper,  postage  8 cents  extra. 
Copies  may  be  secured  from  the  Methodist 
Book  Concern  or  its  Depositories. 


